On Dec. 21, 2023, Shirley Ann Kinsey, 89, of Burlington, passed away peacefully at Hamilton House in Cedarburg. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shirley was born on Dec. 11, 1934 in Hoopeston, Illinois, to Raymond and Nottie (Burton) Gossett. She graduated in 1952 from John Greer High School in Hoopeston.
Shirley married Clifford J. Kinsey on Feb. 20,1954. They spent 66 loving years together. Cliff passed in 2019. Shirley is survived by her children Kathy (Terry) Murphy, Karen (James) Jackson, Cevin (Melissa) Kinsey, and Jerry (Gina) Kinsey; her brother Michael (Marcia) Gossett; sister Linda Mulcahy, and sister-in-law Orlena Gossett. Her grandchildren are Kelley (Dan) Sinclair, Kyle (Kira) Jacobson, Ryan (Caitlin) Jacobson, Shane Murphy, Clifford Kinsey, Samantha Kinsey, Jonah Kinsey, Norah Kinsey, Amelia Kinsey, Caleb Kinsey, and Micah Kinsey. Her great grandchildren are Kinsey Sinclair, Tennyson Sinclair, Leo Jacobson, Alex Jacobson, Molly Jacobson, Max Jacobson, Ellie Van Rossum, and Callahan Kinsey. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Clifford J. Kinsey; her parents, Raymond and Nottie Gossett; her brothers, Donald Gossett, Wayne Gossett, Stanley Gossett, and Randy Gossett; and her sisters, Ruby Watson, Janis Nelson, and Jewell Wise.
Shirley was an active member of the Burlington United Methodist Church. She was involved in several committees at the church, enjoying them all. She was a member of the Burlington Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was involved in the Personal Care Program and their Hospital Gift Shop. At home Shirley enjoyed reading, crocheting, and crossword puzzles. She loved her many travels with Cliff and socializing with family and friends.
Most of all, Shirley loved her family. There were multiple gatherings at the Kinsey home throughout the year celebrating holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and other various milestones.
Shirley lived a life of love, grace, compassion, and service to God, her community, and her family. She will be dearly missed by those who loved her, but will live in their hearts forever.
Shirley’s family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the Aurora Hospice Care Team and to the Hamilton House Senior Living Community in Cedarburg. The amazing kindness and compassionate care Shirley received was a Godsend to her family.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 2 until 3 p.m. at the Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg. A memorial service will follow from 3 to 4 p.m. Visit www.muellerfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
All are invited after the service to an informal gathering at Cedars III Bowling Center in Cedarburg, to share stories and celebrate Shirley’s life, so well lived.
A private burial will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery.
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